Things to Know Before Buying a New HVAC System

Replacing your HVAC system can be overwhelming. At DelFera Heating and Cooling we provide free estimates with our highly qualified home comfort consultants. Here are some questions that we recommend asking before making your decision with any HVAC company.

Should I repair or replace?

Sometimes a major repair can be costly and depending on the age of your furnace, you should consider replacement. Our technicians can tell you what the problem is and what the best solution would be, whether it’s worth it to repair the system or if replacement of your system would be the smarter solution.

Should I replace all of my HVAC equipment at the same time?

Ideally, yes. Your outdoor unit and indoor unit work as a team to heat and cool your home properly. A mismatched system may not deliver the same energy efficiency or performance as well as a complete new system.

What is a SEER rating?

SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. SEER is a rating system developed by the U.S. Government to indicate the efficiency level of cooling equipment. All cooling systems today must have at least a 13 SEER rating. A heat pump system must have at least a 14 SEER rating.

What size system do I need?

Ensuring that you install the right size furnace, air conditioner, heat pump or complete HVAC system is critical to providing consistent indoor comfort for you and your family. It’s also important for saving energy, which can be wasted by either a too-large or too-small system. Since energy savings translate to monetary savings, in today’s economy you simply can’t afford to ignore system sizing when selecting your new HVAC equipment.

DelFera will ensure your new system is the right fit for your home. Our comfort consultant will perform a detailed load calculation that will determine the capacity of the equipment needed for the correct distribution of air to each room in your home.

What is the warranty coverage like?

When you are purchasing a new HVAC system, you should be aware of the details of the manufacturer warranty as well as the warranty from the HVAC company you choose. Make sure to ask the company about their maintenance plans, and whether it is included in your estimate for the new system. Also, be sure to remember lack of regular maintenance can void your warranty, so make sure you have a plan in place to protect your new home investment.

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Things to Know Before Buying a New HVAC System ”

I like that you recommend to ask the HVAC expert if it is better to repair or replace your furnace. My wife and I have noticed that our furnace hasn’t been working like it used to. We moved in to our house a couple years ago and the furnace worked just fine. However, this winter for some reason it hasn’t been turning on when it should be. I’ll have to make sure to ask the expert if we should have it replaced or fixed.

I’ve been looking into getting a new HVAC system for our home for the summer, because we recently moved into an old home with what seems to be an older air conditioner. I like how you talked about choosing a new HVAC system with a good SEER rating to be sure we’re getting a good one. I want to make sure that I’m getting what I pay for when it comes to a new HVAC system, and I would love to be able to get a great SEER rated system!

Thank you so much for checking out our blog! Absolutely, SEER rating is important and when looking to get a new system it is definitely something that can be discussed based on your budget and how efficient you would like your new system to be. If you would like to schedule an estimate with one of our Comfort Consultants. Feel free to contact our office at 610-566-0900.

My grandmother has not had any maintenance done since I was little and now she’s paying the price for it, unfortunately. Her HVAC is too old and nasty to be able to be repaired and turned into decent condition, so the family is having to chip in to help her get a new one so she doesn’t suffer in the heat. Lesson learned: Get your HVAC checked!

Kevin, that is very nice of your family to chip in to help get her a new system. Unfortunately, we see this sometimes and that is why it is so important to regularly get it serviced to ensure the longevity of the system.

I like that you mentioned that you should replace your entire HVAC system at once. It makes sense that you would want a matched set for efficiency. I am going to have my HVAC system replaced, so I am trying to get all the information I can. This should really help, thanks for sharing!

It’s great to know this about getting a new HVAC system. I didn’t realize that the size of the system was so important to its function. We definitely want to save energy and money, so I’ll be sure we get the right size.

After reading the article I’m definitely sure I will replace my old conditioner.
I’m very appreciated for this information and your explanation about the HVAC system.
Have no doubts about the replacement that is information I was looking for.
Thank you, guys!

I agree that it’s important to pick the right size and specifications of your HVAC system to provide comfort for the family; doing this would mean jotting down your expectations while considering your options in the market. I also liked the idea of seeking a professional’s advice in filtering your options as regards to buying an HVAC unit. This is something that my husband and I will keep in mind as soon as we finish building our dream home and putting new equipment and stuff in it.